Contributed by W F on Sep 29, 2004
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The whole idea that a god can tempt humans to do evil is not a Christian concept. It comes from the ancient gods of Greece and Rome – like Mars, the god of violence, and Athena the goddess of war. Ancient people believed that these gods interfered with human life in evil ways. But it’s not like
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Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 24, 2006
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Lionel luckhoo is in the Guinness book of records the most successful trial lawyer 245 successful murder defenses in a row! At 63 he decided to put his analytical skills to the claim that Jesus rose from the dead! He found the resurrection answered his personal needs and his intellectual
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Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 16, 2008
- Religious pluralism (accepting different religions) is a definite reality in Canada. One neighborhood school has 65 nationalities.
- Accepting? Definitely! Engage and dialogue? Absolutely!
- Respect other religions and beliefs? We shouldn’t have to ask that question; people should assume we
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Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 16, 2009
The Bible says, “…be joined with his wife.” (Genesis 2:24) “Joined” (dāḇaq) means to cling to and stay with. The application is something sticking together and when used in a marriage relationship it is a man clinging to his wife, no matter what life throws at them and she sticks with
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Contributed by Vera Hughes on Jan 20, 2010
Let me share with you my story of the “Great Cake Bake”.
The great cake bake is the story of the day I was to prepare the ultimate cake for Thanksgiving dinner with my new in-laws. I mean this cake was going to be better than Betty Crocker could imagine. I remember waking up on Thanksgiving Day
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Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 7, 2010
The "Oath of Allegiance" taken by all who choose to become naturalized citizens of the United States follows. Immediately after saying the oath one's citizenship is in effect.
"I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign
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Nazarene
Contributed by Francis Avila on Apr 9, 2004
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A Moslem said to a Christian, "WE Moslems have one thing you Christians do not have. When we go to Medina (Saudi arabia), we find a coffin and know that that Mohammed lived because his body is in it. But when, you Christians go to Jerusalem, you find nothing but an empty tomb."
"Thank you!"
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Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Sep 21, 2006
When we were in Canada the rechargeable battery of our mobile ran down and unfortunately the charger we use in the UK didn’t work there but a kind shopkeeper charged it up. This reminded me that we need help from others in our lives – our parents, friends in church, our minister and Sunday School
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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Preacher Vance Havner once told a story about an elderly lady who was greatly disturbed by her many troubles--both real and imaginary. Finally, someone in her family tactfully told her, "Grandma, we’ve done all we can for you. You’ll just have to trust God for the rest." A look of absolute despair
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Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 31, 2007
Vance Havner told a story about an elderly lady who was greatly disturbed by her many troubles—both real and imaginary. Finally, someone in her family tactfully told her, “Grandma, we’ve done all we can for you. You’ll just have to trust God for the rest.”
A look of absolute despair spread over
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Contributed by Todd Brock on Nov 13, 2008
My grandma used to say, "MONEY MONEY MONEY, ain't worth nothing if you ain't got your health". Oh how right she was--now that I am older and full of aches and pains, I understand.Jerry Bridges in his book, "Practice of Godliness" gives this definition of a faithful person: "The faithful person is
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 3, 2001
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“… the assertion [that human brings were made in the image of God] confirms the genuineness of each man’s freedom. Experience tells us that we are free, in the sense that we make real choices between alternatives and could have chosen differently, and theology agrees. Self-determining freedom of
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006
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Discussing Religion or politics is no longer considered taboo in our society, according to a new Barna Research Group survey. The seven most talked about topics (by American adults) in a typical week are: 66% talked about the content of movies or TV programs, 57% discussed money, 55% focused on
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